Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg
The author describes the essence of tiny habits as:
Take a behavior you want, make it tiny, find where it fits naturally in your life, and nurture its growth.”
And he invites us to:
Start practicing a new habit first thing each and every morning. It’s simple. And it takes about three seconds. I call it the Maui Habit. After you put your feet on the floor in the morning, immediately say this phrase, “It’s going to be a great day.”
How to build a reliable habit?
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A reliable habit. You just have to “code” things correctly by putting them in the right order.
Few examples proposed in the book.
After I (ANCHOR), I will (NEW HABIT).
- + After I flush the toilet, I will do two push-ups.
I tested this one during Covid. Works well when you work from home😀 - + After I pull the car over, I will write down the most important task of the day.
- + After I brush my teeth, I will floss one tooth.
You can then build yours.
• + After I turn off my alarm, I will …
• + After I make my bed, I will …
• + After I start the coffee maker, I will …
• + After I walk in the door after work, I will …
I may summarize the book later, but this gives you a first good impression.
What will be your new tiny habits?
Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg
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